They state that a reporter or editor “cannot accept payment from any person, company or organization that he or she covers.” There can be exceptions for some groups, such as broadcast organizations, “unless the reporter or editor is involved in coverage of them.” In the story, Kurtz disputed any conflict. "My track record makes clear that I’ve been as aggressive toward CNN – and The Washington Post, for that matter – as I would be if I didn’t host a weekly program there" Kurtz said. The segment is one small piece of evidence that the CNN host doesn’t hold back when giving his take on the network airing his show – there are many more. Full Article at Mediaite.com